almost never
Example Sentences
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“I favored retail allocations over institutional allocations, which is almost never done.”
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
In Justice Samuel Alito’s opinion, he justified the high court’s decision, writing that “the Constitution almost never permits the Federal Government or a State to discriminate on the basis of race.”
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
He stresses “the general rule that the Constitution almost never permits the Federal Government or a State to discriminate on the basis of race” except to remedy specific instances of past discrimination.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
“It’s almost never too late to prepare for retirement. There’s almost always a chance to make a correction to income or expenses,” Kolluri said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
Sadly, the diligent peasants almost never achieved the future economic security they so craved through their hard work in the present.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
